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Rydill Family History

Rydill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rydell, Dill, Ryall, Rodell, Rudell, Revill, Madill, Rill, Rygiel

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Where is the Rydill family from?

You can see how Rydill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rydill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rydill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rydill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rydill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rydill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydill. 100% of Rydill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rydill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Rydill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Rydill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Rydill. For the veterans among your Rydill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rydill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rydill in 1967 was 62, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rydill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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